Economy
Multilateral development banks urged to scale up financing for Africa’s growth at Economic Commission for Africa conference
African multilateral development banks (MDBs) must expand their financial capacity and align with the continent’s economic transformation agenda to bridge persistent funding gaps, ...
Economy
CEJ urges improved governance in Zambia’s critical mineral extraction, land use
Maggie Mwape, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ), has called for enhanced governance in Zambia’s critical mineral extraction and land ...
Economy
Revenue authority intercepts smuggled alcohol, cooking oil; reportedly blocks revenue loss of about K3.1 million
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted a truck in Kafue carrying 3,660 cases of smuggled alcoholic beverages, valued at an estimated revenue ...
Economy
ABSA group reviews South Africa retail operations to reinforce competitive edge, strengthen market position
Absa Group, the parent company of Absa Bank Zambia, has reportedly announced a review of its retail operations in South Africa, with the ...
Economy
Govt reiterates commitment to transparent, efficient procurement practices
Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, says government remains committed to ensuring that procurement practices are aligned with principles of transparency, efficiency and ...
Economy
Harvest Group’s Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi wins Outstanding Women in Trade Award at Africa trade conference in South Africa
The Group Managing Director of Harvest Group of Companies Limited, The Very Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, has been honoured with the Outstanding Women in ...
Economy
Belgium’s ESM 1 secures deal with ZESCO for floating solar power plants in Zambia
A Belgium consortium, Energy Supply Management One Limited (ESM 1), has reportedly finalised negotiations with ZESCO Limited to invest in several floating solar ...
Economy
Govt says Kafue River pollution contained, Sino Metals to be held accountable for long-term clean up measures
The government has announced that the acidic pollution in the Kafue River has been contained, with PH levels now within acceptable limits. The ...
Economy
Govt seeks more World Bank support to diversify Zambia’s energy mix, boost food production
The Zambian government has urged the World Bank to scale up its support in energy and agriculture, particularly to diversify the country’s energy ...
Economy
Zambia secures $1.17 million grant from Japan to boost operations of geological survey department
Zambia and Japan have officially signed a US$1.17 million grant to procure critical mining equipment for the Geological Survey Department under the Ministry ...
